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A witness who is unable to speak may give his evidence in any other manner in which he can make it intelligible, as by writing or by signs; but such writing must be written and the signs made in open Court, the evidence so given shall be deemed to be oral evidence is known as

A. Dumb witness

B. An informer

C. Female witness

D. Hostile witness

Answer: Option A


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